Game Development – Christian Mills

Published

December 9, 2021

Modified

March 18, 2025

Notes on Machine Learning and Level Generation

In this presentation from 2017, Ben Berman explores the use of machine learning for generating game content, focusing on techniques that produce results that appear handcrafted rather than procedurally generated.

Notes on Procedural Map Generation Techniques

In this talk, Herbert Wolverson explores various procedural map generation algorithms, demonstrating their implementation and applications in game development, particularly roguelikes.

Notes on Procedural World Generation of Ubisoft’s Far Cry 5

In this presentation from 2018, Etienne Carrier details the procedural pipeline developed for Far Cry 5 using Houdini and Houdini Engine, focusing on its objectives, tools, user workflow, underlying mechanics, and lessons learned during development.

Notes on How to Teach 5 Semesters of Game Design in 1 Class

My notes from Jason Wiser’s talk on how he teaches a class that covers 5 semesters worth of game design in a single semester.

Notes on 1D Nonlinear Transformations for Games

My notes from Squirrel Eiserloh’s presentation on 1D nonlinear transformations for game development.